Police have noted a rise in the number of compact discs stolen from apartments and houses in recent burglaries. -more-
The U.S. Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments Program was established in 1974, providing project-based and tenant-based housing assistance to low-income persons who rent. When both tenant and landlord qualify under Section 8, tenant pays one third of her/his income for rent, with the balance subsidized. It has been one of the best possible uses of federal funds, because it countermands need for costly welfare-type expenditures associated with sheltering persons with small incomes who are willing, able, and eager to live independently. And yet when conservatives’ attempts to eliminate HUD failed, they were able to focus on the Section 8 program and its various components. Seniors currently receiving Section 8 rent subsidies in project-based buildings, for example, have been receiving annual notices of possible loss of their status. -more-
The “belly-itcher” in the well-known ballyard chant was nowhere to be found on Tuesday afternoon – just two great pitchers – as the Berkeley High softball team took on league powerhouse Livermore at James Kenney Park. -more-
In a surprising twist, a state mediator issued a “total press and information blackout” Tuesday in connection with the contract negotiations between the Berkeley Unified School District and the Berkeley Federation of Teachers. -more-
St. Mary’s High 1998 graduate Jerriod Mack, who helped establish the Panthers as a boys track and field powerhouse before moving on to Cal, was recognized by the Pac-10 conference on Tuesday as the Men’s Field Athlete of the Week. -more-
With four days remaining in the 2000 boys volleyball season, there’s still a chance that somebody in the East Bay Athletic League will beat league leader Foothill. But it won’t be Berkeley High. -more-
Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, one of the most prominent women in American public life and the outspoken advocate of President Clinton’s foreign policy, is the lead speaker at the UC Berkeley commencement today. -more-
Berkeley Schools Superintendent Jack McLaughlin has kept his word – in a manner of speaking. -more-
The usefulness – of utter lack thereof – of tracking the nation’s average wage was demonstrated in a big way Tuesday night by a little guy – former Secretary of Labor Robert Reich. -more-
Former secretary of labor Reich warns against Fed hike in interest rates 05-10-2000
Underhill activist will miss his final 05-09-2000
Burglaries reported 05-05-2000
Burglars target CDs Marilyn Claessens 05-10-2000
Calendar of Events & Activities 05-10-2000
Learn the facts about low-income housing Helen Rippier Wheeler 05-10-2000
Livermore ace keeps ’Jackets silent James Wiseman 05-10-2000
Blackout in BUSD-BFT dispute Rob Cunningham 05-10-2000
Pac-10 honors ex-Panther Staff 05-10-2000
Canine lovers win at council Judith Scherr 05-10-2000
BHS boys volleyball felled in four games by first-place Foothill Staff 05-10-2000
Albright speech to draw protests Marilyn Claessens 05-10-2000
Superintendent in running for SF job Rob Cunningham 05-10-2000
Police tower battle lingers Judith Scherr 05-09-2000
Calendar of Events & Activities 05-09-2000
UC Berkeley should explore alternatives to Underhill plan Michael R. Yarne 05-09-2000
‘Wit’ is poignant look at arrogance, death John Angell Grant 05-09-2000
Arts & Entertainment Calendar 05-09-2000
Lee leads troops to 16-2 rout James Wiseman 05-09-2000
Rally: Spend more on schools Rob Cunningham 05-09-2000
Yellowjackets have Foothill to climb James Wiseman 05-09-2000
City Council returns from spring recess Judith Scherr 05-09-2000
Trial to begin for KPFA activist Judith Scherr 05-09-2000
Robber pretends to have gun; steals purse Staff 05-09-2000
Smoking research conducted Staff 05-09-2000
A smoother San Pablo Marilyn Claessens 05-08-2000
Proposal for new fire station follows intent of Measure G Jack Washburn 05-08-2000
’Jackets take care of EBAL business Staff 05-08-2000
BUSD budget group offers no cuts Rob Cunningham 05-08-2000
Teachers cannot be reasoned away 05-08-2000
BHS girls cruise to easy first Staff 05-08-2000
Rain, clouds spoil weekend activities Rob Cunningham 05-08-2000
New site, same old NIMBY argument 05-08-2000
Paper should reflect progress 05-08-2000
$15 million grant for UCB program Staff 05-08-2000
Radioactive figures seem questionable 05-08-2000
Berkeley kids transform into superheros John Angell Grant 05-08-2000
BUSD food program in the red Rob Cunningham 05-06-2000
Calendar of Events & Activities 05-06-2000
Musical instruction is more than afterthought at Crowden School Joe Eskenazi 05-06-2000
LBNL scientist distorts county board’s decision Mark McDonald 05-06-2000
Panthers sweep home quad-meet James Wiseman 05-06-2000
Rotary hosting regional gathering Marilyn Claessens 05-06-2000
Men’s basketball adds local guard Staff 05-06-2000
Gunman robs woman outside apartment Staff 05-06-2000
‘Double duty’ for Berkeley High track and field teams Staff 05-06-2000
Bomb threat to rehab program was a hoax Staff 05-06-2000
Education is focus of major rally Rob Cunningham 05-05-2000
Calendar of Events & Activities 05-05-2000
Teachers union’s tactics are dividing community Jeffrey M. Hannan 05-05-2000
Salvador Dali play is surreal, but not funny John Angell Grant 05-05-2000
BHS tops Matadors in four James Wiseman 05-05-2000
Phone switching boxes upset neighbors Joe Eskenazi 05-05-2000
Developer defends plans for downtown project Staff 05-05-2000
Bats come around as ’Jackets slaughter Monte Vista, 14-2 Staff 05-05-2000
Police arrest man for strong-arm robbery Staff 05-05-2000
Thanks to city, police for how they handled crisis 05-05-2000
Cal hoops names two assistants Staff 05-05-2000
Bayer receives environmental certification Staff 05-05-2000
Berkeley can do its part to help environment 05-05-2000
Boy allegedly brandishes pocket knife at school Staff 05-05-2000
YMCA sponsors prayer breakfast Staff 05-05-2000
Sculpture stolen 05-05-2000
Parents, teachers address board ob Cunningham 05-04-2000
Calendar of Events & Activities 05-04-2000
Hanford ‘downwinders’ find it difficult to accept Lab’s answers Trisha Pritikin 05-04-2000
Tales of fiction come to life in Word for Word production John Angell Grant 05-04-2000
Piedmont shuts down St. Mary’s James Wiseman 05-04-2000
New life for S. Shattuck Marilyn Claessens 05-04-2000
Developers’ greed seen in downtown proposals Albert Lau Oakland 05-04-2000
North Coast hopes hinge on final three games Staff 05-04-2000
LBNL to hold open house Rob Cunningham 05-04-2000
BUSD should think twice about parcel tax measure Tom Cloutier Berkeley 05-04-2000
Women honored for work Marilyn Claessens 05-04-2000
Accountability lacking in antenna tower debacle Bob Marsh Berkeley 05-04-2000
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